FURLONG, PENNSYLVANIA - Eugene Francis Gustafson died at Golden Living Center in Doylestown on December 21, 2014. He was 62.
Gene was a lifelong resident of Mozart, Pennsylvania, son of Walter Raymond and Maryellen Gustafson. He attended Central Bucks High School in the 1960s and later obtained an Associate Degree from Bucks County Community College, where he studied mathematics and electronics.
From 1969 until 1982 he co-managed Olde Books and Things in Lahaska, along with his father. The shop sold old and rare books, and antique prints. During the next two decades, Gene worked as the caretaker of the family estate, while pursuing his avocations of researching rare books, and collecting and repairing antique radios and electronic equipment. He was a licensed Ham Radio operator.
Gene is survived by siblings Carol Gustafson Hessler of Hilltown, PA, John Gustafson of Ottsville, PA, Marilyn Gustafson Arbor of Quakertown, PA, Walter Gustafson Jr. of Hilltown; nephews Jason Arbor of Upper Black Eddy, Raymond Gustafson of Doylestown, Jake Gustafson of Quakertown, Ian Hoeckel of Baltimore; niece Heather Whidden of Ottsville; and grand nephew Collin Whidden of Ottsville. He was pre-deceased by sister Judy A. Gustafson, his father, Walter Raymond Gustafson, and mother Maryellen Fink Gustafson.
A viewing was held at the Varcoe -Thomas Funeral Home, 344 North Main Street, Doylestown PA 18901 on Monday, December 29, 2014 from 11 am-12:00 pm with a memorial service to begin at 12:00 pm.
Interment was held in Doylestown Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandra, VA 22312.
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